Improvements to the city’s sewer system have paid off in the fight against flooding on city streets according to Taylorville Mayor Greg Brotherton.

Brotherton explains that following a recent heavy rainfall, flooding wasn’t as bad as it had been in years past in Taylorville.

[audio:gregb729a.mp3]Listen to Brotherton's comments here.[/audio]

The city is currently working to repair a line of broken pipes at the Pershing Street pump station which should help as well.